Karnataka stands by E20 report, seeks nationwide third-party fuel testingKarnataka has intensified its allegation regarding petrol containing ethanol levels exceeding the 20% limit. The state government is seekin...
09 Nov, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Keralam testing random fuel samples for ethanol density: State Minister Anoop Jacob says 'major concern' raised in KarnatakaKeralam's Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob recently declared a program to collect petrol samples for ethanol testing, aiming to...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Karnataka will proceed with Mekedatu project, says Supreme Court has upheld its right: DK ShivakumarKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would proceed with the Mekedatu reservoir project, citing a Supreme Court ruli...
09 Nov, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Karnataka to release report on alleged excess ethanol in petrol on Monday; OMCs seek joint testingKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the state would release findings from inspections at 67 locations on Monday after complaints of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar seeks Tamil Nadu's support for Mekedatu, says SC has cleared Karnataka's caseKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the state would advance with the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project. The Supreme Court h...
08 Nov, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
E20 debate widens: Karnataka to reveal probe findings on Monday; MoS Suresh Gopi backs OMCsKarnataka authorities are set to reveal more information regarding the alleged excessive ethanol blending in petrol. Chief Minister DK Shiv...
08 Nov, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Karnataka ethanol row: DK Shivakumar alleges excessive blending, promises evidence and documents on MondayKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has backed allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol sold in the state, claiming levels ex...
08 Nov, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
El Nino trigger: Rabi contingency plan drawn up for 225 districts amid rainfall deficitThe govt has developed a rabi contingency plan in response to the southwest monsoon's rainfall deficit. With concerns over soil moisture an...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi questions Centre over excess ethanol in E20 petrol, seeks action against oil companiesRahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding high ethanol levels in petrol sold in Karnataka. He claims that numerous petrol samples exceeded...
07 Nov, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
E30 petrol being sold as E20? Karnataka minister claims oil companies are supplying petrol exceeding the 20% ethanol limitKarnataka Minister Rizwan Arshad has flagged alleged over-blending of ethanol in petrol after tests found concentrations of up to 31.2% in ...
06 Nov, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
Rs 35 to Rs 111 crore: Udupi boy who washed utensils in Mumbai at 13, now owns 15 restaurantsFrom arriving in Mumbai with just Rs 35 at the age of 13 to building a restaurant business with Rs 111.45 crore in annual revenue, Narayan ...
06 Nov, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Sebi eases accreditation norms for AIF, SIF and PMS investorsThe Securities and Exchange Board of India has introduced a new regulation allowing alternative investment fund managers to handle investor...
06 Nov, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi prefers street brawl than debate in Parliament, says BJP leader Sambit PatraBJP leader Sambit Patra claimed that Rahul Gandhi avoids parliamentary debates and prefers street confrontations instead. He challenged Gan...
05 Nov, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Astrobase, Bayer to invest Rs 700 crore in Karnataka, creating nearly 1,500 jobsAstrobase and Bayer have announced a combined investment of Rs 700 crore in Karnataka. Astrobase will invest Rs 500 crore to set up a manuf...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Honda not moving out of Karnataka, says Industries Minister Patil; Calls Kumaraswamy's claim baselessLarge and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil has dismissed claims from Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy regarding Honda Motors. He described ...
01 Nov, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economyKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Karnataka, DGFT to host state-level workshop to help exporters leverage FTAsOn October 30, a workshop will be organized by the DGFT, Karnataka government, and FIEO in Bengaluru. The event aims to enhance Karnataka's...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.58 PM IST